Woman in Aleppo writes suicide note then takes her life to avoid rape

Women in the besieged Aleppo have been committing suicide in order to escape the nightmarish life that has become a reality for the people of Aleppo. As at Wednesday morning, no fewer than 20 women committed suicide to avoid being raped by the Syrian Army. This is according to Abdullah Othman, head of the Consultative Council in one of Aleppo’s largest rebel groups, the Levant Front. The story of one nurse who opted to take her life rather than face rape stands out due to the suicide note she penned prior to her death.
This note which was given to the scholars of the Ummah and opposition to the Syrian government was released by an aid worker, Abdullateef Khaled. He translated the letter, written in Arabic, to English and shared on his Facebook page. Read the heartbreaking letter below...

We’re not responsible for current economic downturn- FG tells Nigerians

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, yesterday said the Buhari-led administration is not responsible for the current economic downturn. Speaking to state house correspondents at the end of the National Economic Council, NEC, Udoma said; 

“We did not and are not responsible for the current economic situation we find ourselves. We are actually a rescue team, a team working to rescue Nigeria from the position we find ourselves in.
Under President Buhari, we are determined to take Nigeria out of the situation. The situation started long before we came. As you know, oil price started falling from 2014 when it was about $110 and by January this year, it was below $30. Unfortunately, they did not save. We are determined to take Nigeria from a consuming nation to a producing nation. That is why we are developing an economy recovery plan and that is our focus. We are committed to success.”

He disclosed that part of the rescue measures the government intends to adopt is to cut down on the retinue of political aides, size of their convoys, local and foreign trips amongst others.

Pres Buhari endorses choice of Amina Mohammed as UN deputy Secretary General

Pres. Buhari has endorsed the appointment of one of his cabinet members, Minister of Environment Amina Mohammed, as the new United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. In a statement released via social media, President Buhari said her appointment is a great honor to Nigeria.

"I wholeheartedly endorse the choice of Mrs Amina Mohammed as the next Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. It is a great honour to Nigeria. The incoming Secretary-General António Guterres called this evening to inform me of the decision. I'm grateful to Mrs Mohammed for her service to Nigeria, and have no doubt that in her new assignment she will continue to make us proud"

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Brad Pitt cleared in child abuse investigation

Actor, Brad Pitt was cleared of abuse allegations by the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services, (DCFS) on Wednesday, which now gives him a big advantage in his custody battle with his soon to be ex wife, Angelina Jolie.

Authorities say they would close the investigation involving an incident in Sept. between Brad and Maddox on a private jet. Adding that after thorough investigations and interviews by social workers, they have concluded Brad did not commit any form of child abuse during the argument that ended with physical contact.

No further action will be taken. 

Angelina is asking for sole physical custody of their 6 children as part of their divorce but Brad wants joint custody.

No plans to increase pump price to N150- NNPC

NNPC last week adjusted the pump price of petrol at its mega stations nationwide from N141 to N145. In a statement released by the groups General Manager for Public Affairs, Garba Deen Muhammed, the corporation reacted to the increase and also denied claims of planning to increase pump price to N150 per liter. Read the statement below...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it is not empowered statutorily to tinker with the pricing template of petroleum products as erroneously reported in some national dailies. In a press statement on Monday, NNPC stated that the price adjustment in its downstream facilities from N141 to N145 per litre is still within the price band of N135 and N145 per litre approved on 11th May, 2016 by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), the statutory body in charge of petroleum products pricing. The Corporation assured marketers and motorists of its readiness to continue to play its statutory role of being the supplier of last resort and ensuring energy security for the nation. The NNPC further confirmed the availability of over 1.6 billion litres of PMS in-country that would last 45 days consumption. The NNPC said there was no time its Management met the President to push for a hike in the pump price of petrol to N150 per litre. It advised journalists to always cross check their facts before going to press.

FG urged to stop paying N-Delta govs 13% derivation

OIL producing communities in Delta State, weekend, urged the Federal Government to discontinue further disbursement of the 13 per cent derivation fund to Niger Delta governors, saying the money did not belong to state governments, but host communities. 

Kachikwu faults recent increase of petrol pump price by NNPC stations

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has faulted the recent N4 increase in the pump price of petrol at all the NNPC fuel stations nationwide. NNPC last week increased its pump price at its stations from N141 per liter to N145 per liter.

Speaking to journalists after receiving an award at an event organized by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) in Abuja yesterday, Kachikwu said;

“First, I am not aware that the NNPC has increased price. I need to look into that. It is a bit of surprise for me, because there are processes in doing this, if they have done that, it means they are doing it wrongly. Let me find out what the facts are".

President Mahama’s guards allegedly beat up 52 year old man for signaling a change of government in Ghana

A man identified as Nana Dwamena has accused the president of Ghana, President Mahama’s guards of assaulting him simply because he made a gesture demanding a quick change in the country’s administration. Nana claims he was pounced on by the angry guards after his gesture, and it didn't stop there as they also threatened to kill him.

The incident allegedly took place last saturday when the President and his campaign convoy made its way through Apagya in the Adansi South District to begin a 4-day political tour.

Speaking with Joyonline after the said incident, the 52 year old said

‘I received several uncountable slaps from these bodyguards who were also bragging at the same time that they could kill me and nothing will happen to them.’

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Brangelina Divorce: Battle between Jolie & Pitt for custody of their kids continue

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt made headlines when their supposedly perfect marriage crashed and Angelina sought for primary custody of their children. Well, the battle is on as Brad has not only filed legal documents requesting for joint custody, but Angelina is reportedly not willing to stand down. Read TMZ's report after the cut...

Angelina Jolie is ready and willing to fight Brad Pitt in court over the custody of their children and "until he gets his s**t together" she only wants him to have monitored visitation ... sources connected to Angelina tell TMZ.

Angelina's wish list is basically what she and Brad agreed to temporarily while the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services investigates a confrontation between Brad and Maddox. As we reported, DCFS is looking more broadly at interactions in the family.

Our Angelina sources say she ultimately wants the family repaired so she and Brad can resume a "normal" parenting regime, but until then she will fight hard for sole physical custody. She believes Brad has substance abuse and anger issues that must be addressed.

Sources connected with Brad tell us ... the custody arrangement is riding on the conclusions of DCFS, and they believe the agency will determine Brad is a good parent.

One Angelina source said this is looking more and more like "War of the Roses redux."

Syrian forces bomb a nursery school in rebel-held city of Harasta (Graphic photos)

Six children were killed and dozens more injured after a nursery school in Syria was bombed, reportedly by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The children were peacefully playing during their first break of the day when government forces launched mortar rounds at the kindergarten, which is located in the rebel-held city of Harasta, a rural suburb of the country's capital, Damascus.

Photos from the scene show the environment splattered with blood. The young children rescued where covered in blood and their toys left strewn across the floor.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said 17 people, most of them children, were injured in the attack. Volunteer rescue group, the Syrian Civil Defence force also known as The White Helmets, attended the scene.

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INEC fix December 10th for Rivers rerun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed December 10th for the National Assembly re-run elections in Rivers state. The Senate on Wednesday threatened to suspend plenary should the electoral body fail to conduct the Rivers senatorial, House of Representatives and also State House of Assembly elections on or before December 10th. ‎

The Commission in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs Augusta Ogakwu, states that pending elections in Lagos and FCT have been slated for Saturday December 3rd 2016.

How Metuh spent N400m strictly on Jonathan’s directives – Witness

The trial of the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Olisa Metuh continued Thursday at the Federal High Court Abuja with the 5th Defence Witness, Mr. Richard Ihediwa telling the court that Metuh spent the N400 million released to him by former President Goodluck Jonathan strictly on the directive of the ex-president. 

ISIS stabs and shoots man in public after crucifying him (Graphic Photos)

Jihadist militant group executed another prisoner by stabbing and shooting him in public after he was crucified to a cross. In the sickening video which was released yesterday, the blindfolded man was tied to a cross by two ISIS executioners, before he was knifed in the chest and shoot in the head multiples times. More photos after the cut.

NFL player, Colin Kaepernick says his ancestors are from Nigeria and Ghana

NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Colin Kaepernick who has recently being in the news for kneeling during the US National Anthem says he has traced his roots to Nigeria and Ghana. Wonder which jollof rice he would prefer if he ever visits either country

Presidency reacts to Senate’s rejection of Buhari’s $30bn loan request

The Presidency has said it will not dispute the decision of the Senate to reject the request of President Buhari to borrow $30 billion to fund some capital projects. The Senate during plenary yesterday, rejected the letter from President Buhari due to the absence of some documents from the presidency indicating what projects the borrowed money would be used to execute.

Speaking to newsmen in Abuja after the rejection, Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Sen. Ita Enang, said that the Presidency would not be disputing with the senate but would rather engage with them on the issue that had been raised.

He added that the missing documents that gave rise for the rejection are being collated and would be sent to the Senate. ‎

“We are not disputing with the distinguished Senate. There are certain information and details which will enable them to consider in detail, and appropriately the request of Mr President. So we are collating that information. The Budget Office of the Federation, the Debt Management Office, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Minister of Finance and the economic team are collating the information so that it can be submitted to the Senate to enable them take the appropriate decision. We would be engaging the Senate. We will not be disputing with them but we will be engaging with them. When we present a matter before the legislature it is for them to consider and as they have considered, more information is needed and that information they are entitled to it and we would provide,” he said

Troops arrest Boko Haram terrorists drugs supplier... See Photos

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on patrol from Bama to Pulka, intercepted suspected Boko Haram terrorists drugs and other logistics suppliers from Firgi and Zawan axis, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, at suspected Boko Haram terrorists crossing point, trying to cross into Sambisa forest today afternoon.



The troops pursued them but were only able to apprehend Kadiri Umate, 35 years, while others fled into the bush.


The patrol team recovered 35 packets of 500ml of Glocose Intravenous infusion (Drip), assorted analgenics and pain killer drugs, clothes, bathroom slippers, insecticides, salt, kolanuts and a bicycle. The suspect is undergoing preliminary investigations.

In a related development, a suspected Boko Haram terrorists logistics and fuel supplier, Fantoma Lasani was arrested today by troops in conjunction with Civilian JTF at Muna garage when he came to pick his wife to finally relocate out of Maiduguri. The suspect who hailed from Flatari village, Bama Local Government Area, is among some unpatriotic elements in the society that had been supplying Boko Haram terrorists with Premium Motor Spirit and Automative Gas Oil in Bama, Gwoza and Sambisa general area.

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Hilary Clinton comes for FBI Director again, says he 'bowed to partisan pressure' and should apologize to Americans

Hilary Clinton has gone on Twitter to blast FBI director James Comey saying he should apologize to Americans for bowing to Partisan pressure by revealing that the FBI will pursue investigations into Hillary Clinton's deleted emails days before the U.S presidential election. Read here. See more of her tweets after the cut.

Photographer shoots photos of naked people standing with the head to reflect how Doald Trump has turned the world upside down

Photographer, Spencer Tunick has taken pictures of 20 naked people standing with their head to reflect how the rise of Donald Trump is turning the world upside down.

The photo-shoot which he called 'Inversion' was done on the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende as part  of Mexico's day of the Dead celebrations.



Using the 'La Calaca festival as background, Spencer said the work was done to reflect how Donald has caused Hysteria and inverted minds of the people.

Using metal rods as aid, the models which consisted of both Mexicans and foreigners were positioned upside down on a Hill at the Rancho Los Sendros.

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